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What should my child expect at riding camp?

Daily riding instruction, horse care and grooming, groundwork, and horsemanship skills — all in a safe, supervised environment designed for ages 7–13.

Circle Christian Arts Academy has been inspiring and equipping students since 2009 through dynamic, multi-disciplinary arts training designed to challenge and engage every learner. Students showcase their talents in music recitals, dance performances, and full-scale productions—including this year’s "The Lion King Jr."—and also creating and releasing original music and music videos. Guided by a passionate faculty committed to excellence, students grow not only in their craft but also in confidence both on and off the stage.

With our own Bricks 4 Kidz models and Creative Play, the kidz are always having fun at our school-break camps with LEGO®!  Guided by our instructors and built around exciting themes, kidz ages 5-12 will enjoy using LEGO® Bricks to build specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz models.

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Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool cares for children year-round as young as Infant – 6 years of age. Our Flexible Care Summer Camp is designed for children ages 5 & 6 offering many scheduling options to support your family’s summer plans. With low child-to-staff ratios, each Camper receives individualized attention in a safe, nurturing environment while enjoying the fun enrichment opportunities that Bright Futures provides. The Camp Classroom is equipped all of the activities and games to keep your child happy, engaged, and active during the summer! 

Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.

Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.

Foundations Christian Montessori Academy is a Christ-centered community that nurtures the whole child - engaging their hands in purposeful work, challenging their minds through strong academics and inspiring their hearts through faith and character development.  Founded to partner with families, the school provides an excellent education rooted in Christian values.  For over 12 years, FCMA has been committed to equipping students with both the knowledge and the character needed to thrive in college and life.

Designed for curious kids ages 7–13, Cat Depot’s Summer Camp is a fun-filled, half-day experience that blends STEM learning, creativity, compassion, and hands-on animal interaction. Campers discover what it takes to care for cats while learning about pet adoption and animal welfare in an exciting, engaging environment.

Center Montessori School offers Summer Fun Camp Experiences at their Main and LWR Campuses. Your child will experience summer camp in a Montessori classroom with trained teachers and assistants, and fun weekly themes. Summer camp programs are full or half day and are for children ages 18 months through 3 years of age, 3 years through 5 years of age and 1st through 3rd grade.  

Circus artistry meets summer fun in this unique summer camp! Join us for the only summer camp in our area where youth campers learn circus arts disciplines, including triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and more! Campers will: Increase coordination through acrobatics; test their balance on the low wire; inspire courage on the flying trapeze or learn to juggle all while having the time of their lives!

Dance University offers recreational and competitive dance programs for dancers ages 2-adult! We currently offer performance and competitive teams and classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Strength/Technique classes.

Summer programs include Dance and Technique Camps, Poms Camps and a NEW TV/Film Acting Camp!

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Empowered Athletes is an All-Girls Sports Organization! We offer summer camps, coaches-in-training programs, and travel abroad programs; all for female athletes. We believe in giving girls equal opportunity and access to the world of sports, in a safe and inclusive environment led by all-female coaches.

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FUNducation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to Expose, Engage, and Inspire our youth to be the innovators of tomorrow through education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.).

FUNducation fulfills this mission through hands-on programs that expose kids to S.T.E.A.M. career options and gives those unsure of what they want to do an opportunity to explore concepts in S.T.E.A.M. career pathways.

KDS: Integrated Piano Academy, LLC is a music school located in Bradenton, FL.  During the school year curriculum focuses on an integrated adaptation of Kodaly, Suzuki, and Dalcroze, which included 1 private lesson and one group class weekly in Piano, Voice, and Music Education.  "I do not approach teaching with the goal of fashioning professional musicians, but instead well-rounded people who are also artists."  The Fl Summer Piano Institute is our Summer program that runs annually for one week in July. Guest Teachers are hired from the surrounding areas, and it is open to all pianists.

Flip Zone Gymnastics is a Children’s activity center in Manatee County. We offer gymnastics, tumbling, preschool gymnastics, open gym, birthday parties and summer camps!   

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Summer camps offered for a variety of ages include cheerleading, leveled skills and drills, basic tumbling, intro to tumbling, and pre-school themed cheer and tumble. 

Get the Golden Experience at Goldfish Swim School! Goldfish is the leading provider of swim lessons for kids ages four months to 12 years old. Goldfish Swim School Lakewood Ranch offers award-winning swim lessons with lifeguard trained instructors in a friendly, tropical environment! 

Jump in with a FREE trial lesson!  

Let your child’s creativity shine at the Herrig Center for the ARTS summer camp. Each day is packed with art projects, exploration, and imagination.  Campers experiment with different materials, discover new techniques, and create original artwork—all while building confidence and having fun!

Island kids Summer Camp is a great way for your child to have fun this summer. We offer weekly themes, on-site, field trips, arts, and crafts, and so much more! Come see why families are choosing Island kids for all their Summer Camp needs. 

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Join Bradenton's Best summer camps! Jump Dance Company offers 10 weeks of summer fun! JDC offers 10 weeks of summer camps, two theater production camps, and JR camp counselor program for teens. Summer dance classes are available for students ages 2 to 18 years, dance intensives and workshops.

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Tweens & teens — this summer is all about YOU! Get moving, make new friends, and have a blast with our Junior Jazzercise Mini Summer Camp!  

KIDZ GYM is a curriculum-based kids activity center designed to help children build confidence, coordination and life skills through movement. Our summer camps combine gymnastics, ninja, fitness and fun weekly themes in a structured, high-energy environment led by experienced coaches.  It's more than just childcare - it's a place where kids stay active, make friends and grow all summer long!

All Day Adventures. All Summer Long.®

Kiddie Academy is a trusted childcare provider with over 18 years of proudly serving the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota communities. Our CampVentures program delivers a dynamic, summer-themed learning experience filled with fun and exploration—from engaging on-site activities and water play on our two splash pads to exciting weekly field trips.

Do you like to put on a show!? Then this is the summer program for you! KCS is open to boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each weeklong camp has a theme and culminates in an exciting musical revue on stage!

We invite athletes entering grades K-8 to join us in becoming a Mini Mustang Cheerleader for a week.  No experience necessary.

Join the LRHS Silver Stars Dance Team for a week of dance and fun!  All dancers will receive poms and a camp t-shirt and have the opportunity to perform at a Lakewood Ranch High School home football game.

Join Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics for a summer full of GYMNASTICS and FUN!! 

Lakewood Ranch Lightning is the Official Swim Team of Lakewood Ranch Swim Association. Our team provides a supportive environment for recreational and competitive swimming where children and young adults can develop self-esteem, learn valuable swimming skills, create lifelong friendships, and foster a true love for the sport. 

Our camp is all about fun while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and community. Campers will learn basketball skills and fundamentals with a focus on confidence and mentoring great student-athletes. Each day is filled with skills and games – And our Friday, Skills for Prizes, contests are always a hit. 

Maine Camps are the Natural Choice! Campers unplug and enjoy top-notch land and water sports, arts, and nature activities. Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is 40 premier Maine Camps and a camp-planning resource. For kids ages 7-17; coed, or all girls/boys. Full, half-summer, and shorter sessions. Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance.

Manatee County Youth Rowing, (MCYR) is a community-based, nonprofit organization located at the Fort Hamer Boathouse on the beautiful Manatee River in Parrish FL.  Our mission is to provide rowing programs for all ages in a positive, supportive, and competitive environment. We are dedicated to promoting teamwork, strong character, personal integrity, physical fitness, and healthy nutritional habits - both on and off the water.

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The Manatee Performing Arts Center offers dynamic youth education programs for ages 7-17, focusing on singing, dancing, acting, and technical design. Guided by professional teaching artists and musical directors, participants learn audition techniques, engage in rehearsals, and present fully staged performances. 

Our mission is to support and promote the sport of sailing for the youth of Manatee County and surrounding areas in an atmosphere of fun and good fellowship. We strive to teach sportsmanship, responsibility, self-reliance, and respect for authority, equipment, and the marine environment.

Join the Marauders Baseball Camp this summer for a fun and interactive experience with the players and coaches! The Marauders Baseball Camp will provide unique opportunities to learn more about hitting, pitching, and fielding from the professionals themselves. 

Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!

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Small customized art lessons for children ages 6 through teens in summer camps and after school / Saturdays during the school year.  Located in Sarasota for over 25 years, Ms. Charlene teaches students how to use materials and answers their specific questions.  Working toward realistic accuracy is the studio's focus which includes many benefits for the student and is fun!

North River Jiu-Jitsu offers a fun, structured summer camp where kids stay active, build confidence, and make friends. Each day includes Jiu-Jitsu training along with games, activities, and exciting outings. It’s the perfect mix of learning, movement, and summer fun for kids ages 5–12.

At Ovation summer camps, kids are given the opportunity to learn and try new things through games, dancing, singing, acting and performing. The students form lasting friendships and wonderful memories.

The campers will put on a performance for friends and family on Friday at the end of the day in our Blackbox Theatre!

Our Art Studio Camp is a creative space where kids explore painting, crafts, and hands-on art projects while making new friends. Campers build confidence and imagination as they create their own unique masterpieces each day. It’s a fun, welcoming environment where creativity shines!

The BEST Summer Camp in Parrish and Palmetto!

Now in our 5th Year of our award-winning Pineapple Kitchen Kids Summer Camp!  Kitchen Kids Basic Culinary and Restaurant Education Course for ages 7-13 will include basic cooking and baking, food safety, restaurant etiquette and operations and will culminate in a four-course graduation lunch for two family members or friends on the last day.  Camps available in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice.

Reader's Theater is a camp facilitated by licensed speech therapists for special needs children (typically developing peer models are invited also) to introduce them to theater.  Children's books are scripted and choreographed in individual, small group and choral reading parts. Children make their own props, sound effects and background and then present to family members the last day of camp.

Explore technology and more with fun, hands-on activities!

Our Youth Enrichment Programs have expanded!  We cover several topics for elementary to high school students at all three campuses: Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Venice.

Youth Enrichment, SpackForce STEM Enrichment, Culinary Enrichment and Music Enrichment. 

STEAM Kids of the Future Summer Camp offers hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math experiences led by certified educators. Every week is a new experience as campers build, design, experiment, code, and create through exciting weekly themes like robotics, Minecraft, engineering, and science. It’s the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and fun for curious kids!

Saint Stephen's Camp Falcon offers a summer filled with friendship, curiosity, and fun through hands-on learning, play, and exploration. Each week, campers explore exciting STEAM-based themes with daily field trips and engaging activities that inspire creativity, collaboration, and discovery. Afternoons include games, sports, and special experiences with our community partner, FUNducation, creating an enriching environment where children feel connected, confident, and excited to return each day.

Summer Camp at SAM is a dynamic laboratory for creative expression and discovery.  Guided by professional teaching artists, students express themselves through various media, from drawing and painting to ceramics and mixed media.  Plus - NEW this year - campers will have the opportunity to expand their skills using digital arts each day.  Weekly camps culminate with the opportunity to install their own art show!

Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Lakewood Ranch offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of various skill levels who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.

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Children learn the art of circus performing in a safe, non-competitive environment.  The campers present a spectacular show for family and friends on the final day!

Every week is a different theme with crafts and activities based around the themes, every day has water play (Waterslide Wednesdays + Foam Party Fridays are highlights!), every day has outdoor fun (basketball, soccer, etc) and indoor fun (to cool off and escape the heat and rain!), and every day is filled with new friendships, laughter and fun. Held at Parrish Charter Academy in Parrish, Florida, children from all area schools are welcome to attend. Counselors consist of college kids and teachers from PCA, and all have been Level 2 background screened.

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This Summer we are offering weekly camps beginning May 29 through August 7 with everything from ballet, acrobatics, theater, aerial, & more!! 

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Our camp is located at The Club at River Wilderness in Parrish in a gated community.

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Summer Success Institute is Sarasota's award-winning premier educational summer camp for kids entering Kindergarten through middle school. We are committed to propelling success, building student's confidence and inspiring kids to be better in all that they do, both inside and outside the classrooms. Our full-day camps are perfect for working parents and we are ALL INCLUSIVE - snacks, lunch and extended care included. 

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We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton Summer Camp offers a fun, inclusive environment for children of all abilities. Campers enjoy sensory-safe play, guided activities, and opportunities to build confidence, movement, and social skills—while having a blast.

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Science camps at The Bishop!  We explore, learn, create, investigate, craft, snack, and play. Our unique camp uses our galleries and exhibitions to help campers explore their world and discover new things. Be sure to sign up early because we sell out quickly.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!

Much more than exercise for children, The Little Gym of Sarasota challenges your child to master physical, emotional and life skills.  Our approach supports the whole child and helps them grow - but they'll just see it as SERIOUS FUN!  From first steps to fearless cartwheels, we give kids a place to laugh, learn and discover who they are. 

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Don't let your child's progress slide this summer!  Whether your goal is to help your child stay ahead or catch up, our summer program is designed to make learning engaging and effective.  Open to the public, it's also a wonderful way to experience what makes our program unique.  Our highly qualified teachers use proven, multi-sensory strategies and tailor instruction to meet each child's individual needs. Discover why so many students call this their favorite summer camp - where learning feels exciting, empowering and fun!

The Sarasota Ballet School offers world-class ballet training for students of all ages, beginning at age 3, with a focus on technique, artistry and dancer development.  Students progress through the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE National Training Curriculum, a structured, age-appropriate program that integrates professional-level ballet instruction with dancer health and child development.  Beyond technique, the school emphasizes performance opportunities, creative expression and a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance.

The Sarasota Ballet School offers world-class ballet training for students of all ages, beginning at age 3, with a focus on technique, artistry and dancer development.  Students progress through the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE National Training Curriculum, a structured, age-appropriate program that integrates professional-level ballet instruction with dancer health and child development.  Beyond technique, the school emphasizes performance opportunities, creative expression and a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance.

Transform Martial Arts is a family-focused martial arts academy dedicated to building confidence, discipline, and life skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our summer camp combines martial arts training with engaging games, activities, and character development to keep kids active, learning, and having fun. We create a safe, high-energy space where children grow both physically and mentally.

Register today at treefortproductions.com.  

Tree Fort Productions is an award-winning performing arts studio that welcomes all students to chase their passion for performance in our Performing Arts Summer Camps.  We welcome students to an uplifting environment that encourages them to build on the skills they have and try something new.  At Tree Fort Productions, students are taught by trained industry professionals who make each week full of creativity and fun.  With acting, singing, dancing, crafts and photography, the themes come to life.  Register today to secure your summer camp spot at a great price that allows your child to pursue their passion.  Tree Fort Productions: We Are Performing Arts at their Very Best! 

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Get ready for an unforgettable week packed with fun, adventure, learning, and farm life!

Our summer cooking camp delivers an immersive culinary adventure for the young chefs within our community, empowering budding chefs to grow in their knowledge of the culinary arts and their self-confidence.

Let's get ready for Coding Camps!  Our camps are run in our school from 9AM to 3PM Monday through Friday.  Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest!  Kids code throughout the week then demo their week's creations on Friday afternoon.  What better way to get your kids out of your hair over the summer break?

The CoderSchool offers unique camps throughout the summer.  Kids can sign up for Roblox, Game Development, Arduino, Rise of the Machines, Minecraft, WebRox and more!

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